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as in supplement
something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else
with his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect complements to each other
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as in to adorn
to serve as a completing element to
this silk handkerchief will complement your suit very nicely and give it a bit of dash
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Recent Examples of complement
Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
There’s nothing wrong with keeping it simple—overalls serve as a great complement to classic turtlenecks, jackets, button-downs, and trench coats.
—Erika Veurink, Vogue, 29 July 2025
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
But there are plenty of potential side dishes that complement a plate of greens and make sure your needs are met.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 13 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Consume kombucha as a complement to a balanced diet that supports digestive health with fruits, vegetables, and fiber.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
There’s nothing wrong with keeping it simple—overalls serve as a great complement to classic turtlenecks, jackets, button-downs, and trench coats.
—Erika Veurink, Vogue, 29 July 2025
Verb
This article was complemented by El Nuevo Herald’s wire services.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
But there are plenty of potential side dishes that complement a plate of greens and make sure your needs are met.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complement
Noun
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Unlike electrolytes, colostrum or collagen supplements, salt is, well, salt.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
14 Aug. 2025
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The most important factor in getting the benefits of fiber supplements is taking them consistently, rather than at a specific time each day Taking fiber supplements before a meal may help with weight loss, and taking them with a meal may help control blood sugar.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Birth Squad program focuses their support toward Black and Latinx communities and are working to expand capacity to serve more families, build partnerships, and lay the foundation for statewide implementation.—
Aisha Nyandoro,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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That demand is quickly outpacing capacity in states like Virginia, where larger and more clustered data centers strain local grids and transmission lines.—
Sarah Henry,
The Courier-Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The set comes with 60 lined stationery sheets and 30 matching envelopes, all adorned with 10 distinctive floral designs in soft pastel shades.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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Six different versions of the Gulf of America cap, and a cap that simply features a bald eagle adorned with American-flag sunglasses and a swooshing head of yellow hair.—
Barry Levinson,
Air Mail,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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What is considered a safe volume level for headphones? A.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Sales over the past year dropped by .1 percent, while organic sales volumes rose by nearly 1 percent—a small bright spot amidst this bad news.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The theory is that each of these tax rates distinctly discourages the production and the seizing of initiative in the economy; therefore, cutting them enhances economic activity to an uncommon degree.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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But combining chia with other blood sugar–lowering foods, like beans or lentils, may enhance the effect.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The university converted about half of it into real estate.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Drake Dominates the Rap Streaming Songs Chart The Rap Streaming Songs chart only features 15 spaces, and this week Drake claims one-third of all available real estate.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But a new classroom building was completed a couple of years ago and the school also has added a high-level program affiliated with Cambridge University in England to attract students.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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The identities of the victims were not released, although police said that autopsies would be completed to determine the causes of death.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The food containers are all decorated with whimsical illustrations, and the bag even features a crossword puzzle with McDonaldland trivia.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Here's a helpful guide for all of your 2025 Idea House decorating inspiration.—
Southern Living Editors,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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